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From rising rents to widening wealth gaps, younger Minnesotans are reconsidering old ideas, while older generations and moderate liberals question whether socialism’s promises can withstand history

An East Isles resident found the perfect city bike — then let fear of theft keep it parked. He’s not the only Minneapolis rider whose enthusiasm for cycling has been chilled.

The president of the Uptown Association argues the commerial district’s comeback lies in filling its storefronts — pairing compassion with accountability — not in fining the owners fighting hardest to bring it back.

Minneapolis is paying a consulting firm $1.4 million to coach a feuding mayor and City Council toward civility. It’s a galling sum — but if the therapy takes, it may be money well spent.

When I wrote about the Minneapolis flag in March, I figured a few people might chuckle and move on. Instead, my inbox filled up.

Uptown gemologist Laurie Kottke on how the trade has changed, the rise of lab-grown diamonds, and the day Leo Kottke finally walked into her store.